Author: Paul Davies
How to Recognize Depression’s Impact on Medication Adherence
Depression significantly reduces medication adherence across chronic conditions. Learn how PHQ-9 and MMAS-8 screening can identify adherence risks, why side effects feel worse with depression, and what real-world strategies actually work.
Understanding Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Drug Labels for Patients
FDA drug labels are full of complex risk-benefit data that most patients struggle to understand. Learn how these statements are made, what’s missing, and how to read them to make smarter treatment decisions.
Microscopic Colitis: Understanding Chronic Diarrhea and Budesonide Treatment
Microscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea with no visible signs on colonoscopy. Budesonide is the most effective treatment, offering 75-85% remission rates with fewer side effects than older steroids. Learn how it works, who benefits, and what to expect.
Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: Risks of Over-Replacement
Ashwagandha can dangerously increase thyroid hormone levels in people taking levothyroxine, leading to over-replacement and serious health risks. Learn why mixing this popular supplement with thyroid meds is unsafe and what to do instead.
Fasted vs Fed State Testing: Why Both Conditions Matter for Health and Drug Effectiveness
Fasted and fed state testing reveals how food impacts drug absorption and exercise performance. Understanding both conditions helps you take medication correctly and train smarter for better results.
What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy: Immediate Steps and Legal Rights
If you receive the wrong medication from the pharmacy, act fast. Stop taking it, call your doctor, keep the pills as evidence, and report the error. You have legal rights-and your report could save someone else's life.
Causes of Generic Drug Shortages: Manufacturing and Supply Chain Issues
Generic drug shortages are rising due to fragile manufacturing systems, overseas production, low profit margins, and corporate consolidation. This article breaks down the real causes behind the medicines disappearing from pharmacies.
DMARDs and Biologic Medications: What You Need to Know About Immunosuppressive Therapy
DMARDs and biologic medications are key treatments for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Learn how they work, their differences, side effects, and what to expect when starting therapy.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a New Medication
Know what to ask your doctor before starting a new medication to avoid dangerous side effects, interactions, and misunderstandings. Get the key questions backed by medical research and real patient experiences.
FDA Serious Adverse Events Explained: What Patients Need to Know
Learn what the FDA means by 'serious adverse event' - and why it's not the same as a severe side effect. Get clear, patient-focused explanations of when a reaction counts as serious, how it's tracked, and how you can help improve drug safety.